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BioenergyDay

Wednesday, October 20

It's BioenergyDay! Tree trimmings and forest-based fuels like the tops of saw logs, wood chips and slash can be removed from the forest floor and converted into energy to power rural communities. And providing that energy helps the forests too: much of what is... Read More.

Prescribed Burns on 139

Wednesday, October 20

The Bureau of Land Management will conduct prescribed fire projects to reduce hazardous fuels and improve wildlife habitat near Eagle Lake and Horse Lake in Lassen County, when weather permits during the fall and winter months. The projects will reduce understory and hazardous fuels and... Read More.

High Water Flows in Feather River North Fork

Monday, October 18

PG&E URGES CAUTION DURING INCREASED FLOWS FOR WHITEWATER RECREATION ON ROCK CREEK REACH OF THE NORTH FORK FEATHER RIVER QUINCY, Calif. — Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) urges the public to take extra safety precautions as water flows will be higher during the weekends... Read More.

Road Conditions

Monday, October 18

It is that time of year when road conditions change. Please check CalTrans Quick Map before traveling. There are three primary categories of chain restrictions, as shown below: Requirement 1 (R-1): Chains are required on all vehicles except passenger vehicles and light-duty trucks under 6,000 pounds... Read More.

BNSF Opens Gateway Subdivision

Friday, October 15

As the Dixie Fire caused widespread devastation across northern California, it also damaged BNSF infrastructure, including burning two bridges, causing a tunnel to collapse and destroying signal assets. Now, thanks to the Northwest Division's 'Wired Tight' approach and the hard work of dozens of... Read More.

Lassen County Sheriff TAKEBACK

Friday, October 15

The DEA Drug Take Back Day is a bi-annual event occurring in fall and spring. The DEA Drug Take Back Day is held to allow citizens to properly dispose of old and/or unused drugs both prescription and over the counter. This event is coordinated... Read More.

Sudden Court Hearing to Change Wording to CCC Injunction Hearing Held

Friday, October 15

California state legal representatives requested an ex parte hearing revolving around the CCC injunction hearing, basically giving little to no notice to the City of Susanville to speak to the Judge handling the case. The state wished to change the broad wording on the... Read More.

Bureau of Land Management’s Applegate Field Office Completing Prescribed Burn Projects

Friday, October 15

You can expect to see smoke around Fall River Mills and Alturas as prescribed burn projects begin. Bureau of Land Management’s Applegate Field Office will be completing prescribed burning projects in northeast California and northwest Nevada, as fall, winter and spring weather conditions allow.... Read More.

Burials at Chester Cemetary District on Hold With 11 Families in Wait

Friday, October 15

Burials at the Chester Cemetary District are on hold with 11 families in waitas confusion over Dixie fire debris clean up halts the process. District 3 Supervisor Sherrie Thrall addressed the issue at the last board of supervisors meeting asking what is being done... Read More.

Dixie Fire Victims Eligible for CalFresh Food Disaster Benefits

Friday, October 15

If you lived or worked in Lassen, Plumas, or Tehama counties between July 14-Aug. 13, 2021, you may be elibible for Cal Fresh’s disaster foods benefits if you suffered as a result of the Dixie fire. You can apply between through next week starting... Read More.